Why should you celebrate Halloween with your team? 🤔
Taking time to play, even as an adult, is vital for your mental health toolbox. Playing can relieve stress, stimulate creativity, boost brain function, and improve your relationships with others.
And what better time of year to play than Halloween? 👻
Whether you're in charge of the annual office virtual Halloween party or just looking for fun things to do with friends, we've got you covered! Creep through our list of frighteningly fun Halloween-themed games, spooky delights, and all the best Halloween ideas for remote employees for a successful haunted Halloween bash!
16 fun virtual Halloween team building ideas your team will die for 🧟
1. Head to the Haunted Tavern 🕹
Let your employees choose their own Halloween adventure in our Haunted Tavern! Here, remote teams can enjoy live music from a mysterious musician, fun conversation rooms, and a whole slew of exciting Halloween activities, including:
- Halloween Pub Trivia
- Halloween Coworker Clash
- ...with plenty more ways to upgrade the experience!
How to get started 👉 Book your team's table at the Haunted Tavern today.
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2. "Spooky Show and Tell" 🎃
One of the simplest and most engaging ways to connect with your team is through a themed "Spooky Show and Tell." Have everyone bring a Halloween-themed object, whether it's a creepy decoration, an old costume, or a spooky personal item with a story behind it.
Each team member gets a few minutes to explain their item, tell a fun (or spooky) story, and share why it's significant to them. This activity encourages conversation, creativity, and a little Halloween nostalgia.
3. Watch a spook-tacular Drag performance (while you play bingo!) 💃
Bingo is a classic game that allows for a lot of interaction without having to pay too much attention to rules. While it may seem like a game for old folks, you can make it a fun virtual event with the right theme. And we’ve got the perfect Halloween party theme for you!
Play Halloween Drag Queen Bingo, and let our witchy host craft a spooky virtual atmosphere. With drop-dead gorgeous looks and a scream-worthy performance, you will never look at Bingo the same way after playing with our fabulous host & friends!
How to get started 👉 Slay your virtual Halloween party in Halloween Drag Queen Bingo.
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4. A virtual trick… 🪄
Virtual magical tricks, that is!
If you're looking for an event that will get your remote employees in the Halloween spirit, look no further than our virtual magic and mentalism show.
We've got everything you need to make it a spooky good time. And your remote team? They'll be active participants for our professional magician, enjoying a series of funky magic tricks and mind games.
How to get started 👉 Give your team the best Halloween entertainment in our Magic & Mentalism Show.
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5. Pumpkin decorating contest 🎃
If you want to organize a more hands-on event, host a pumpkin painting contest! You'll have a fun, interactive time with your whole team. Plus, with paint, you avoid the mess of a pumpkin carving contest!
Make sure everyone comes prepared with their own pumpkin (we'll provide tips on selecting the best pumpkin) and optional supplies.
Whether you stick to a good ol' spooky jack-o-lantern or switch it up with a whimsical fall design, have fun talking and laughing while you each create a pumpkin masterpiece.
How to get started 👉 Carve out the good times in Halloween Pumpkin Painting!
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5. Virtual Halloween costume contest 👯
Dressing up is the essence of Halloween fun. Who doesn't want to pretend to be somebody or something else for a few hours?
Including a costume contest as part of your virtual event is as easy as setting up a poll with a free online voting tool and enjoying your team's creativity.
Prepare trick or treat trivia to keep participants engaged and interacting, sending out random messages with trivia and things to do throughout the event that can earn them virtual treats.
Pro planning tip 👉 If you want, you can even organize sending gifts for your well-dressed attendees.
6. Murder mystery party 🔍
Organizing a murder mystery party can seem like a big task, especially for large groups. Lucky for you, you won't have to do too much scavenging... 🕵️ Our Murder Mystery Party is available and ready for any size group!
Your group will join a Zoom call and meet a cast of characters who will present a storyline. Then, all participants will have a chance to work together to ask questions and try to identify the killer. It's easier said than done!
As a bonus, all our murder mystery events are themed, taking place in different periods. It's a great way to double a virtual costume contest with an interactive activity.
How to get started 👉 Investigate with your team at the Murder Mystery Party.
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7. A Halloween-themed online escape room 🧩
Our Fright at Fiend-Land escape quest offers a Halloween-themed mashup of an escape room and scavenger hunt. Participants will be broken up into teams, and each team will have an hour to solve all the puzzles, riddles, and clues to escape the haunted manor in time!
The goal is to work together to complete the quest as quickly as possible. If you have multiple teams competing, have them stick around at the end to crown the winners.
How to get started 👉 Plan your Halloween Escape Quest now!
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8. A BOO-zy Halloween happy hour 🍻👻
Our virtual Halloween Mixology Class is a fun happy hour experience with a unique Halloween theme. Team members can let all their virtual walls down over cute, delicious Halloween cocktails (or mocktails!).
You'll be able to craft at least two different cocktails in this class, plus learn all about the basics of becoming an expert mixologist.
How to get started 👉 Brew up the Halloween spirit in our Halloween Mixology Class.
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9. Plan an event of sweet treats 🍭
A virtual trick is fun. But a treat? Even better.
Give your team the gift that will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth: a chocolate tasting led by an expert chocolate sommelier.
While learning about the history of the chocolate tasting process, your team will enjoy 6 bite-sized chocolates of different flavors.
The tasting will include a game where your team will try to guess the most flavor notes. Whoever guesses correctly gets a prize!
How to get started 👉 Give your team the best Halloween treat in Halloween Mystery Chocolate Tasting.
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10. Spooky Movie Quote Trivia 🎬👻
Host a spooky trivia game based on famous quotes from classic Halloween or horror movies. Prepare a list of iconic lines from spooky films, and challenge your team to guess the movie or character.
You can drop multiple-choice questions in your team's chat channel throughout October and have everyone vote there, announcing the winners daily or weekly, or use them as a fun way to kick off your virtual meetings.
11. Spooky stories 🧟
If you prefer to let your imagination run wild with some old-fashioned storytelling, gather 'round the fire for some Scary Ghost Stories.
We'll bring the spooks (and even the s'mores)! In this interactive experience, two mysterious hosts will recount true and terrifying ghost stories. Try not to out spook yourself as they reveal each story's authentic details and historical context.
How to get started 👉 Step up the Halloween party spooks with Scary Ghost Stories!
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12. Halloween Traitorous Trivia
Put your wits to the test and enjoy some spine-tingling fun with your colleagues in a twist on traditional trivia. In this thrilling game of brains and deception, you'll face off as traitors or teammates, working together to answer 8 multiple-choice Halloween trivia questions.
In this game, you'll need to strategize, discuss, and outwit your colleagues because two traitors on each team, chosen at random, have the inside scoop on the answers, and it's their mission to mislead everyone without getting caught. Teammates, on the other hand, need to work together to uncover the truth. Who can you boo-lieve?
How to get started 👉 Answer very carefully in Halloween Traitorous Trivia!
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13. Halloween Plug & Play Mixer
Take a break from the workday for some spooky getting-to-know-you fun!
At the Halloween Plug and Play Mixer, your team will enjoy a series of fast-paced micro-games led by an energetic host. These Halloween prompts will have you out of your seat and moving around your space before jumping into breakout rooms with your colleagues to share hilarious Halloween memories.
You'll end the experience in a team-wide game full of hilarious icebreakers centered around all things spooky and autumnal.
How to get started 👉 Turn your Halloween celebrations into a Plug & Play Mixer!
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14. Halloween Mini Games
Work together as a team to solve these spooky tricks and treats. From deciphering gibberish words to guessing popular candies and spooky movie titles, these Halloween Mini Games have something for everyone to show their knowledge!
Plus, the best part of throwing some Halloween Mini Games is the charity team building aspect of the event. Points earned will go towards donating Thanksgiving meals to families in need this holiday season.
How to get started 👉 Work together and learn something new in a thrilling round of Halloween Mini Games!
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15. Halloween Scavenger Hunt 🔍🎃
Organize a quick, easy, and fun virtual scavenger hunt that can be played from home! Create a list of Halloween-related items that your team needs to find around their house. These can include anything from a candy wrapper to something orange or even a spooky decoration.
Set a timer, and whoever finds the most items from the list wins a prize (or just bragging rights!). This is a great way to get everyone moving and engaged while having a laugh with your coworkers.
16. Halloween Spin and Win
Spin the wheel and avoid going bankrupt in a round of Halloween Spin and Win!
In this classic battle of the brains, teams will go head-to-head to solve Halloween word puzzles by guessing letters to uncover hidden phrase on the board. The more letters teams reveal, the closer they'll get to solving the puzzle and advancing to the next round. But be careful! Incorrect guesses mean teams must pass their turn to their rivals.
This is a great team building activity for any wordsmiths on your team, as well as anyone who enjoys a classic game infused with some friendly competition.
How to get started 👉 Buy a vowel and see who will be the Halloween Spin and Win champions!
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5 extra tips for the best virtual Halloween party 💡
1. Set the vibes with Halloween Zoom backgrounds 🖼
Zoom backgrounds are always a fun way to add a Halloween décor to your video call! Send out a link or create a shared file of Halloween Zoom backgrounds for your team. A few fun ideas include:
- Iconic horror movie scenes 🎬
- Pumpkin patches 🎃
- Tombstones 🪦
2. Don't forget the costumes! 👗
Encourage each team member to wear their best Halloween costume! Costumes are the bread and butter of every Halloween celebration, including your virtual Halloween party.
Take the fun to the next level by creating superlatives & handing out prizes for your best-dressed employees. A few Halloween costume superlative ideas include:
- Most Creative Costume 🎨
- Scariest Costume 🙀
- Funniest Costume 😂
- Best Pop Culture Reference 🎙
3. Send your team Halloween candy & Halloween themed food 🍫
Is it even a Halloween party without candy? We'll answer this for you: no!
Give your team the best virtual Halloween by sending Halloween themed snacks straight to their front door. If your group is small enough, you can get extra personal and survey everyone for their favorite candy. You wouldn’t want to risk sending candy corn to someone who likes chocolate, would you?
4. Create a Halloween playlist 🎵
All the best Halloween parties need a soundtrack. Curate a list of spooky songs for the day's festivities. Ask team members to send over their favorite song choices and compile them all into one big Halloween party playlist.
If the Halloween spirits get to your head, the playlist could lead to a virtual dance party. Imagine everyone doing the creep while watching their coworkers and friends sing the likes of "Thriller!" and "Monster Mash" — hopefully in costume!
5. Ask your team members for their virtual Halloween ideas 🤔
The best virtual Halloween party will be the one your team wants to attend! Consider asking your employees what they want to do for their Halloween party.
Some may prefer Halloween games, like Halloween Codeword or Halloween Charades, while other people would enjoy an arts and crafts activity. Getting your team involved in your party planning is a surefire way to throw a successful virtual Halloween party!
Celebrate Halloween at work with Confetti
There are tons of Halloween event ideas to help you create a fun Halloween work party — all you need is a little magic & a spooky spin!
Next thing you know, it'll be Thanksgiving. Don't hesitate, book your event today!
With some help from Confetti, this could be your best Halloween event yet! Get in touch to start planning your spooktacular party today!
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